Insurance

I am beginning the process and wanted to inquire about other members' experiences. My employer has not purchased the rider to cover bariatric sugery. However, the carrier has told me to appeal. Has anyone been successful in obtaining coverage for surgery, lapband preferably, under these cir****tances? Surgery is medically necessary. Have BCBS Blue Choice Tier 2.

Hi...I'd like to suggest you post also to the lap band forum here at obesityhelp - it's a very active and friendly board and I'm sure you'll get a lot of responses to your questions. You can find it by clicking the forums tab up top and then choose Lap Band from the Surgery Types Forums list. Best of luck in your endeavors! And you are MOST welcome to continue posting on the other boards as well - just that you'll find more of those with your surgery type on the other forum. ~Tooter